Swan Family, Bandit In A Tree And Purple Sky: IL In Photos

ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois. We're seeing many great opportunities for readers to get some memorable photographs throughout the state this spring.

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Katarzyna Jagiello, of Downers Grove, photographed this beautiful lilac plant at her home.

Coach Tim Pantoja got this great sports shot from the St. Joe's Bronco team vs. VFW Cantigny Post 367 in Joliet.

Budd Bieber captured this wonderful sunrise photograph, looking over Fox Bend Golf Course in Oswego.

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Joe Kloptowsky, of Tinley Park, was vacationing in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife when they visited Magnolia Plantation and saw this historic white bridge, built in 1840.

Kimberley Schumacher saw this young raccoon hiding away in Bull Valley, "watching the world go by from his post." She tells us his eyes said, "you aren’t supposed to see me," as he slowly retreated to the backside of the tree trunk.

Cindy Eisenmann sent in this colorful photograph she took at Tulip Fest on Kuiper's Family Farm in Maple Park.

Michele Pomplun, of Arlington Heights, took this photo from the third floor of her condo. She tells us, "a storm was on its way, and I was absolutely amazed at all the spectacular colors outside."